Manchester United remains the English club with the largest social base. He continues to fill Old Trafford in every match. And also in the most embarrassing defeats, such as the 0-3 0-3 against Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth last Saturday. It’s been 10 years since United failed to win Sir Alex Ferguson’s last league title, despite astronomical investment in transfers. It has been 18 years since the American Glazer family bought the club. Now the UK’s richest man, Jim Ratcliffe, owner of petrochemical company INEOS, will take over 25% of United and the club’s sporting management. Some fans dream of a new era. Before, Manchester fans will look for the miracle of not being left out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich (21.00 in the evening).
Manchester United, which has hosted three Champions Leagues in the last decade, has only reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League twice. This Tuesday is the last day to switch between groups. They need to beat unbeaten Bayern and hope Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw. Ten Hag’s men have only managed to beat Copenhagen on home soil, losing to Bayern (4-3) in Denmark (4-3) and Galatasaray (2-3) at Old Trafford. reached the point. They couldn’t go further than a draw in Istanbul (3-3).
Glazers and fans
“History, honor, integrity. You stole it all from us. These were the banners the most critical fans displayed outside Old Trafford a month ago. There were around sixty people, very few considering the earlier, much more significant demonstrations: they even occupied their own stadium ahead of a match against Liverpool. The owners’ positioning regarding the Super League is on the horizon. The growing loss of power for a Florida family tired of investing in Manchester and believes that in the owner of INEOS he has found the future great owner of the club.
“We are not good enough”
The institutional and sporting crisis has been going on for years, increasing the wear and tear of fans accustomed to victories and titles for which they have not fought for for a long time. The last great title of the ‘Red Devils’ was: Europa League year 2017 Under Mourinho. “We’re not good enough to be consistent”Coach Erik Ten Hag said the following after the difficult 0-3 defeat against Bournemouth: United have won 11 and lost 11 of the 23 matches they have played so far. In just one match, they drew 3-3 against Galatasay in Istanbul.
“We need to improve in many aspects, including passing, creating chances and defending.” this said David Moyes just 10 years ago After the defeat against Newcastle. The tweet quickly went viral. A decade later, under Ten Hag and a succession of coaches (Giggs, van Gaal, Mourinho, Solskjaer, Carrick and Rangnick), little or nothing has changed.
900 million in five seasons
There are ‘red devils’ sixth in the league It is three points behind Europe with 27 points. They achieved a clean sheet this November. This earned him the coach of the month award for Ten Hag and the best player award for centre-back Harry Maguire. The truth is lack of consistency The Dutch emphasized this. A team that could win three times and beat Chelsea, then suffered a big defeat against Bournemouth three days later and finished last in the Champions League, sharing the same group with Bayern, Galatasaray and Copenhagen.
Manchester United this summer 200 million euros. Goalkeeper André Onana (50M), midfielder Mason Mountain (62M) and ram Rasmus Hojlund (75M) were major additions. De Gea’s replacement, the African goalkeeper, constantly attracts attention for his big mistakes, with Mount making only four appearances and the young Danish striker failing to make his Premiership debut despite scoring five goals in Europe.
In the last five seasons, ‘Red devils’ invested over 900 million euros in signatures. The majority are on their way out or out, like Sancho, who costs 85 million, or van de Beek (35 million). Only Bruno Fernandes managed to become the big star of the team.
Change in sports management
18 years have passed since your arrival Glaziers – those who hold the majority shares – It will not be their first time as a sports manager. Although the acquisition will not take place until next year, INEOS, which owns Nice and is a petrochemical company with investments in Formula 1, cycling or sailing, has reached an agreement. Bought 25 percent of the English team for approximately £1.5 billion After Sheikh Al Thani withdrew his offer (he wanted full control of the club for over £5bn).
The football management of the team will be in the hands of Jim Ratcliffe and it is expected that he will eventually take greater ownership of the club. They have been dreaming of a change of era at Old Trafford for years. But for now, majority power will remain in the hands of the Glazer family. And this Tuesday, Ten Hag will at least try to do well against Bayern in the Champions League.